Teresa is a Board Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, BS in Health Sciences, National CE provider, World Champion Athlete in the sport of Arm Wrestling, and took part in the Movie “Over the Top” with Sylvester Stallone.  Teresa has competed and won 6 Gold Metals in National Tae Kwon Do tournaments and holds a 3^rd Degree Black Belt. For over 20 years, she has owned and operated a successful Massage School in Jacksonville, Florida. Today, she continues to teach advanced massage training, including Self-Defense for Massage Therapists, as well as her Certified Personal Training Program.  Teresa also teaches Corporate Wellness Seminars.

With over 30 years of experience in the fitness and bodywork industry, Teresa founded Health, Wellness & Fitness Professionals, Inc. and Massage Therapy Academy. Her practice brings optimal therapy to her clients by combining massage and personal training bodywork.  She specializes in Kinesiology, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Strength Training, Stretching & Flexibility, Self-Care, and Self-Defense.  With her passion for education, Teresa has created three fitness DVDs: 1. Practical Stretching, 2. Strength Training with no Equipment, 3. Functional Strength Training with Resistant Band and Ball Exercises.

Teresa continues serving her profession with FSMTA (License MA27063), AMTA, NCBTMB, and MTF and has received many awards and recognitions, including Sports Massage Therapist of the Year. Teresa is a 2018 Boston Marathon Finisher; she ran with Team Massage Therapy Foundation and raised $15,000 for Massage Therapy Research! And Teresa has been inducted into the 2019 World Massage Therapy Hall of Fame!